A Heads Up From Stepheny’s Fishing Spot – A Casting Call

Casting Call I love this fun quote: “The guy couldn’t play a dead man in a cowboy movie.” As we approach this fall’s City Council elections, let’s make sure we’re not just filling seats. Rocky Mount deserves authentic leadership, council members who don’t just talk about preservation, restoration, and repurposing at election time, but who … Continue reading A Heads Up From Stepheny’s Fishing Spot – A Casting Call →

A Breath of Fresh Air: A Pause in the Heat and Peter Varney’s Return

The recent break in the weather has been a welcome relief from the brutal heat we've endured this summer. Unfortunately, I lost a small potted boxwood that I’ve had for years. Without the rain we’ve been blessed with, I would have lost more. I’m no longer in a hurry to drag around water hoses. Tonight, … Continue reading A Breath of Fresh Air: A Pause in the Heat and Peter Varney’s Return →

Let’s Wage War On The State of Rocky Mount,NC Awnings

I'm back on my Rocky Mount awnings-horse again. But first..... You know the City Manager wants to use about a million dollars for another set of PLANS for downtown from the Federal-American-Rescue-Plan-Funding. I want him to have what ever he needs to lead Rocky Mount on. I'm cheering for him because Rocky Mount needs a … Continue reading Let’s Wage War On The State of Rocky Mount,NC Awnings →

Rocky Mount NC Election Night-October 10, 2023

I watched the election results on FB with the Urban Conservatives. I am thrilled with the results but limping off into the night over the Andre/Ward 1 results. Adding insult to injury, the low voter turnout is unfathomable. 17% of available Nash voters and 14% in Edgecombe. The word systemic gets thrown around a lot. … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC Election Night-October 10, 2023 →

Rocky Mount Election – 10-10-23

Seven City Councilman sit in seven chairs, representing seven wards making decisions that affect all of us. On Tuesday, October 10th, Andre Knight, TJ Walker, and Lige Daughtridge are up for reelection. Sandy Robinson, the mayor as well. October 10th will seem like another day for most, but in our Rocky Mount world, it is … Continue reading Rocky Mount Election – 10-10-23 →

Rocky Mount, NC: Mayoral Race 2023 YOUR VOTE MATTERS

Last Main Street Blog Post Until After The Election Elected in 2019, the race looked like this: Sandy Roberson (Nonpartisan) 48.2 4,730 Bronson Williams (Nonpartisan) 27.1 2,659Kevin Jones (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection 23.1 2,269Total votes: 9,814 As the newly elected mayor, Sandy Roberson brought more than 30 years of professional experience in the healthcare industry including … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Mayoral Race 2023 YOUR VOTE MATTERS →